The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Mustapha Ussif, has expressed gratitude to the President, Nana Akufo Addo, and all stakeholders of the simply ended African Games hosted in Ghana.
He mentioned it was necessary to thank the president for the boldness and belief he had within the means of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and others to stage the occasion.
At a gathering with Ghanaian medalists from the Games yesterday on the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, the Minister said that “today is a day for thanksgiving.”
According to him, the dedication and dedication proven to this course ensured that Ghana hosted a really profitable occasion and everybody that performed a task have to be appreciated.
“I want to say a big thank you to Mr President, Akufo Addo, Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, First and Second Ladies, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo and Samira Bawumia, and the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare.”
“We’re also here to thank the media, both local and international, for the outstanding coverage that you gave to us throughout the entire event. We started this journey with you; during our difficult time; you critiqued us and gave us suggestions.”
He mentioned that formed the LOC and different members enjoying respective roles to get to what was achieved
ultimately.
Mr Ussif additionally hailed the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) and its employees, the safety providers, Ghana’s Chef D’Mission (CDM), Ernest Danso, athletes, medical doctors and everybody that made Team Ghana profitable, saying that, “we laud your dedication, commitment and motivation behind the scenes.”
He once more praised the followers for the electrifying environment they created on the respective venues.
Ghana positioned sixth amongst over 50 international locations within the Games after recording her highest medal haul (68 medals) within the Games.
BY ANDREW NORTEY